Sr. Risk Analyst - Private Banking

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Join us as a Senior Risk Analyst

As a Senior Risk Analyst you will be responsible for the execution of risk and control best practices for the Private Banking line of business.  The position works closely with Relationship Managers and staff, CP Administration, Investment Operations, Global Financial Crimes Compliance, OGC, Compliance and Internal Audit.  The position has primary responsibility for providing oversight/ support for Risk processes such as reporting, account lifecycle, Risk training and other initiatives that arise.

Some of your key responsibilities include:  

Risk Management/Risk Mitigation

• Provide guidance to the line of business on new clients and account lifecycle issues
• Critically assess the Capital Partners control infrastructure as well as help design, recommend and implement change
• Actively participate in working groups and projects to ensure that the appropriate risk mitigation is applied to business initiatives and operating arrangements
• Assist with the ongoing analysis for risk events to develop solution-driven risk reduction
• Support driving a culture of risk awareness, which promotes transparency and escalation
• Assist with periodic risk management training and awareness sessions
• Perform risk management responsibilities in collaboration with broader Enterprise Risk Management team to ensure execution of best practices

Reporting

• Support the development of metrics and reporting to measure, monitor and manage key risks across Capital Partners
• Assist with the analysis of periodic risk oversight reporting as well as presentation to the various stakeholders
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation to oversight committees on risk  topics

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of related experience
• Understanding of risk management policies and methodologies
• Team management experience, preferred
• Understand private wealth management, corporate lending and private equity businesses
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate successfully
• Strong communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify patterns and trends
• Strong attention to detail

This role is based in our New York City location and is a hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week in office.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

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